group of people in New York. They believe that she was sent to save humanity. The gods tell Kali and Tigre that she was just created by them to give the humans false hope. Later, however, Trickster confesses that he is Miracle's father and the gods had nothing to do with it. Andrew- Gus' older brother. He takes Gus with him to help as a stage hand at the concert where he meets Venus. When they are transported into the future, Gus and Venus find him living in Kansas. Minor characters Gods Frey- Norse god of farming and weather. The avatars steal his ship, Skidbladnir to go to Africa. Spider Woman- Native American creator goddess. She represents the Native American pantheon when the pantheons meet to decide the contest. She refuses to join the contest. Heimdall- The watchman of the gods, who guards the bridge to Asgard. He convinces the other Norse gods not to allow Loki to become the Norse avatar. Shango- Orisha of thunder and lightning. He meets the avatars when they arrive at Africa and takes Diana in, but leaves the other avatars at the wall. Mawu-Lisa- The Fon god and goddess. They are one being which is half man and half woman. They help Kali, Tigre and Oya find Eshu. Xolotl- Aztec god of lightning who guides spirits through the Aztec underworld. He meets Diana in Mictlan, the Aztec underworld. Yanluo- King of the Chinese underworld. He judges events in Diana's life, but lets her go free since she isn't Chinese. Ox-Head and Horse-Face- The guardians of the Chinese underworld. Rohe- Polynesian goddess of the underworld. She tells Diana not to trust Maui. Milu- Polynesian king of the underworld. He meets Diana in the Polynesian underworld. Tezcatlipoca- A Mayan god. His indestructible mirror creates the illusion of the world where the contest takes place. Poseidon- Greek god of the sea. Kali suspects that his trident can break Tezcatlipoca's mirror. Amphitrite- Wife of Poseidon. She gives Poseidon's trident to the avatars. Creatures Huginn and Muninn- Two crows. They serve as Odin's spies, flying around and bringing him information. Abidemi and Kayode- Elephants who are friends of Obatala. They protect Diana's body while Gus goes into the underworlds to save her. Tan- A were-lion who tries to eat Kali, Oya and Tigre by tricking them into going into his cave. Humans Justin and Treasure: Scientists studying the pterodolphins.